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MIMOSA Diagnostics completes latest raise to accelerate north american commercialization
MIMOSA Diagnostics raises additional funds to support continued commercialization and growth.
Emerging Tech Firm Molten Cloud Sets Pact With The CW For Rights Management
Molten Cloud’s AI capabilities enabled The CW Network to streamline its rights management prcesses.
Amidst Rapid Growth, NIRA Announces Exciting Partnership with Wellness Curated to Expand Its Professional Portfolio
This nationwide expansion into the professional and premium spa & wellness channels further accelerates NIRA's reach.
the local y’all joins forces with market wagon to strengthen local food economy in the greater nashville area
Market wagon makes its second acquisition in the online farmers market space.
An AI-controlled fighter jet took the Air Force leader for a historic ride. What that means for war.
An AI-controlled fighter jet took the Air Force leader for a historic ride. What that means for war.
ACB’s fabalish brand refresh highlights the fabulousness of the chickpea
Kern Venture Group portfolio company, Fabalish, underwent a rebranding that culminated in new packaging.
Investor group, KVG, raising ambitions with largest fund yet
Kern Venture Group is mounting its most ambitious campaign yet. KVG's third fund, expected to total as much as $20 million, would be novel in at least two other respects: Startups selected to receive money would get more of it, and some would be expected to establish some kind of local presence benefiting the county's economy.
The sound of success: Edge Sound Research raises $1.9 million seed round
Berger’s Potential Capital led a $1.9 million seed round in Edge Sound that closed in March 2024. Elevate Ventures, Techstars and NBA Equity, which is taking a strategic equity stake following Edge’s completion of Launchpad, also participated in the round.
BIOS Health Plans State-of-the-Art Precision Medicine Center in Bakersfield, California
BIOS Health announced today it is partnering with the City of Bakersfield, Kern County, and Kern Venture Group (KVG) to establish a state-of-the-art precision medicine center in Bakersfield, California.
Cambium closes $19M Series A to develop advanced biomaterials for next-gen hardware
Cambium, a pioneering startup, has secured $19 million in Series A funding, led by 8VC, to advance its development of bio-based, high-temperature composite materials for applications ranging from UAVs and hypersonic systems to laser protection for satellites.